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The Boss RC-1 is the simplest and most user-friendly Loop Station ever, and it’s a ton of fun! Since the RC-20 Loop Station was first released in 2001, BOSS has led the way by continually releasing new looping products. Though they’ve been used and enjoyed by various looping artists and performers, BOSS still pursued an easier and more affordable solution.

The RC-1 is a straightforward looper that is easy to operate. Experience the fun of looping when you record, playback, overdub, and undo or redo loops using this compact BOSS stompbox. And of course, the RC-1 retains the BOSS quality and performance that musicians around the world have come to expect and rely on.

Boss RC-1 Loop Station Guitar Pedal Features

Straightforward and easy to operate

Newly designed loop indicator displays the current loop mode (Rec/Overdub/Play)

Runs on a single 9-volt alkaline battery (approximately 4.5 hours of battery life)

12 minutes of stereo recording time

Stereo inputs and outputs

Flexible external footswitch options

Recorded phrase is retained in memory even after the RC-1 is turned off

On the top panel, there is a new and innovative loop indicator, which consists of a 24-segment LED laid out in a circular pattern. You can quickly and easily determine the current status of the Rec/Overdub/Play modes. With a maximum 12 minutes of stereo recording time, the RC-1 is capable of capturing any extended performance that you can create or imagine!

The stereo in/out jacks can be used with stereo effects and amplifiers. Additionally, they allow you to connect stereo instruments, such as synthesizers. Other convenient features include battery and AC power, as well as flexible external footswitching capabilities. The RC-1 is an especially great partner to start enjoying looping!

You’ll never be ‘out of the loop’
Everyone always wants to be ‘in the loop,’ but with other loopers, you may not have enough recording time to capture every phrase that you want for your masterpiece. With its 12 minutes of stereo recording time, the RC-1 has the most stereo recording time in its class.

Is the RC-1 the right choice for you?
It doesn’t matter if you’re a beginner or a concert touring professional. The RC-1 is a great choice for any guitarist, bassist or keyboardist concerned with usability and simplicity while having lots of fun!

What are some applications for the RC-1?
You can incorporate the RC-1 into your existing pedalboard or effects system. It’s also a great way to learn, practice or improve your playing by quickly and easily creating your own backing track to jam along with. You can also loop stereo instruments like synthesizers and have a ball playing along.

Is that new loop indicator just eye candy?
Well, yes and no. Sure, it’s cool to look at, but the new indicator on the RC-1 is also very innovative and useful. You can clearly and easily see the current status of the Rec/Overdub/Play modes. You can also switch the indicator to an alternate mode, which visually tracks your loop. During overdubbing and playback, the speed at which the indicator rotates directly corresponds to the length of the loop.

What’s up with the stereo inputs and outputs?
Apparently, some other products are based on the belief that mono recording and playback is good enough for you. In this day and age, BOSS believes that it’s not too much for you to expect a stereo looper. With stereo inputs and outputs, you can record and playback your creations in stereo, the way music was intended to be played, performed, and enjoyed.

Was going back and fourth with the red color or black.when it came at 30.00 off I had to jump on that deal. The black one is here fast with the next day shipping.
If you wanna do any looping this is the pedal to get.

Dustin
Submitted: 11/7/2018

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Simple and effective.

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This is the finest quality entry level looper.

Rick
Submitted: 10/4/2018

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Simple and effective

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This was just what I was looking for in a basic looper. No fancy bells and whistles, just to understand functions and easy to use. The big Boss stomp platform is hard to miss on a dimly-lit stage during a live performance. I LOVE the rotary loop indicator, it's super simple to see the status and progress of your loop. It's the feature that sold me on this unit!

Dennis Shea
Submitted: 9/24/2018

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A great Looper Pedal

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Boss makes great pedals. Period. The RC-1 Loop station is a great bare bones looper for using live, provided you use it with the Boss FS5U Foot switch. I like to loop it, erase it and go on to the next song. AMS had it in stock at the going price. They delivered it fast and I am one happy camper!

Carl B.
Submitted: 8/25/2018

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Great loop pedal

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great loop pedal, sturdy, well constructed, will recommend to others.

Dee Allen
Submitted: 7/23/2018

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Very useful.

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Worth the price.

Douglas Harrison
Submitted: 7/22/2018

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Great little looper

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I don't do much looping. This works perfect for my show. This is a tough box. I will be using this one for a while.

Tony Laxson
Submitted: 4/16/2018

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Boss knocks it out of the park again!

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Built like a tank(just like all Boss pedals) and does what they say it will perfectly! I wanted to be able to tweak my amp from across the room to hear what the bar people hear and now it’s a breeze!

Jim
Submitted: 6/9/2017

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Easy to use

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This is the easiest looper pedal I've seen. Works great and will improve your playing.

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